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2008

7.
2008

"I twisted and braided small pieces and pinned them in and finished with hairspray," stylist Jennifer Johnson said of Lively's perfectly imperfect summer coif.

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8.
2009

The beautiful star of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee shimmered in opalescent shadow and sheer peach gloss.

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2009

For the Emmys, Lively wore her hair in a dramatic waist-length braid. "Her final look was both modern and elegant," said her hairstylist Renato Campora. "She was like a goddess on the red carpet."

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10.
2010

Lively accented her natural radiance (and headline making strands) with beachy shades of bronze and coral.

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11.
2011

Lively went red for a role in Hick. "Blake and I named this shade Fire Opal, after one of her favorite stones," colorist Rona O'Connor said of the hue. "It's a very natural red, like the shade a child is born with. She looks so beautiful."

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2011

Locks now strawberry blond, Lively wore a artfully mussed plait for the Green Lantern premiere. Said hairstylist Rod Ortega, "To create that effortless vibe, I fishtail-braided three sections and finished with a high shine lacquer hair spray."

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13.
2012

Lively showed off a chic shade of magenta lipstick at a New York Fashion Week presentation.

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14.
2012

The star promoted Savages with her hair in a soft updo.

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15.
2013

Lively's summer glow was a perfect match for her signature beachy waves.

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16.
2013

During Milan Fashion Week, the style icon complemented her mustard ensemble with a striking lip and bronzed eye shadow.

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17.
2013

The L'Oreal Paris spokesmodel channeled Old Hollywood glam with retro waves and a classic red lip.

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18.
2014

The actress sported loose waves and a fresh-faced makeup look while attending NYFW.